Drawing inspiration from artists such as Tracy Chapman and Miriam Makeba, Naomi blends lements of African rhythm, American folk and soul, offering her take on issues affecting society and telling her story as an African woman living in the diaspora. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)